Patient Care Technician III / Float Nights - Full Time - Registry - Wexford Hospital

Highmark Health • Wexford, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The Patient Care Technician performs basic nursing procedures related to the care and comfort of patients in stable condition, understands the needs of the patient population in the assigned work area, and assists the Registered Nurse in caring for acutely ill patients. The role includes practicing medical asepsis; respecting patients’ and families’ dignity and privacy; maintaining objectivity; following hospital policies and procedures; responding appropriately to emergencies; maintaining the patient and family environment; and communicating and documenting care accurately in the electronic medical record.

The technician works under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse when caring for stable patients and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse when caring for acutely ill or complex patients. Work assignments are provided verbally and in writing by the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader. The technician is expected to manage time efficiently and complete assigned work within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role supports inpatient unit coordination, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, or military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
• One year of experience in an acute or long-term care facility, or enrollment at least halfway through an Associate’s in Nursing program or in the junior year of a Bachelor’s in Nursing program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency in IV insertion, phlebotomy, and straight catheterization.
• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training, or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide, obtain, perform, and document direct patient care, including activities of daily living, incentive spirometer and cough/deep-breathing support, skin surveys, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, 12-lead EKG testing, blood glucose testing and monitoring, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, transportation, oxygen documentation, early mobility and ambulation protocols, catheter-related care, simple and dry dressing changes, IV access insertion and removal, and assistance with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist with cardiac monitoring and transport of patients on low-level monitoring.
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, including bedside shift reports, purposeful hourly safety rounding, falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Precept newly hired Patient Care Technicians.
• Accurately document vital signs, weights, intake and output, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion, and other treatments.
• Report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions and communicate identified issues or concerns to nursing staff.
• Support unit activities by stocking supplies and cleaning, checking, and retrieving equipment and appliances.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED